Marijuana found in truck at Ledford; student cited

Published: Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 2:48 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 2:48 p.m.

A K-9 belonging to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office located drugs in a truck at Ledford High School, resulting in charges against a student.

K-9 Halley and the school resource officer were conducting random searches about 9:45 a.m. Thursday, according to a press release. Halley indicated narcotics in a 2003 Toyota Tundra.

The SRO found marijuana and a Bud Light beer can in the truck, the release said.

Jason Tyler Yates, 17, of 1713 Windsor Drive, High Point, was issued a citation for possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana and possession of a malt beverage on school grounds. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear March 27 in Lexington District Court.

<p>A K-9 belonging to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office located drugs in a truck at Ledford High School, resulting in charges against a student.</p><p>K-9 Halley and the school resource officer were conducting random searches about 9:45 a.m. Thursday, according to a press release. Halley indicated narcotics in a 2003 Toyota Tundra.</p><p>The SRO found marijuana and a Bud Light beer can in the truck, the release said.</p><p>Jason Tyler Yates, 17, of 1713 Windsor Drive, High Point, was issued a citation for possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana and possession of a malt beverage on school grounds. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear March 27 in Lexington District Court.</p>